GRAND
FORKS, N.D. - University
of North Dakota Director of Athletics Brian Faisonannounced today that head
men's and women's swimming coach Steve Parsons will not have his contract
renewed for the 2013-14 season.

"I want
to thank Coach Parsons for his work with the swimming program and wish him well
in his future endeavors," said Faison.

Parsons
recently completed his fourth season as head coach at UND after being appointed
on May 6, 2009.

A national search
for a replacement will begin immediately, according to Faison.